As per our current Database, Irving Penn has been died on Oct 7, 2009 (age 92).
When Irving Penn die, Irving Penn was 92 years old.
| Popular As | Irving Penn |
| Occupation | Photographer |
| Age | 92 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Born | June 16, 1917 (Plainfield, NJ) |
| Birthday | June 16 |
| Town/City | Plainfield, NJ |
| Nationality | NJ |
Irving Penn’s zodiac sign is Gemini. According to astrologers, Gemini is expressive and quick-witted, it represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.
Irving Penn was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.
Photographer whose stunning portraits of Models and celebrities earned him national acclaim. Among his subjects were Martha Graham, Marcel Duchamp, Pablo Picasso, and Igor Stravinsky.
He initially intended to become a painter; however, a job designing cover photographs for Vogue magazine in the 1940s jumpstarted his career in photography.
His photographs were characterized by the use of natural light and spare backgrounds.
His wife, fashion model Lisa Fonssagrives, modeled for many of his best-known works. Their son Tom became a metal designer.
His younger brother Arthur Penn directed "Bonnie and Clyde" and other films.
